O'Connell

American

[oh-kon-l] / oʊˈkɒn l /

noun

Daniel, 1775–1847, Irish nationalist leader and orator.

O'Connell British

/ əʊˈkɒnəl /

noun

Daniel. 1775–1847, Irish nationalist leader and orator, whose election to the British House of Commons (1828) forced the acceptance of Catholic emancipation (1829)

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O’Connell, a former quarterback himself, is a highly regarded offensive mind, while Justin Jefferson is one of the game’s top receivers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

Mr. O’Connell relates this tale with verve, but also with impressive accuracy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026

It seems that when it comes to their perception in the workplace, Ms. O’Connell says, women can’t win: They’re criticized both for being too feminine and too masculine.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

Ms. O’Connell says the central problem isn’t individual actions but collective beliefs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

In the morning The Abbot gives me the money to go to Kathleen O’Connell s for bread, margarine, tea, milk.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt

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